Matthew 28:1-20

He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
and ALL my imperfections
have been washed clean

they say an earthquake shook
that would rattle the centuries
the stone rolled back
and Jesus’ tomb was empty!

forgive me Father
for every time I doubted
I denied your blood
I cursed the sky and shouted

but you NEVER gave up
you NEVER left my side
took my sin to the grave
but you’re FOREVER alive!

your Spirit’s living inside
and I know you’ll never leave
the only thing you ask
is that we truly believe

I’m yours, Lord
it’s an honor that you would choose me
disciple to the Savior of the world
JUST USE ME!!!

(Lyrics by Abe Schwambach)
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Matthew 27:62-66

The dust settles as my Savior
lay dead in a tomb
the chief priests and Pharisees
didn’t know what to do

but they remembered before you died
you said the phrase
“I will rise again from the
grave in three days”

so they secured the tomb
preventing some kind of deception
having no idea they’d soon
learn a valuable lesson

I wonder what the guard felt
reflecting words spoken
scared of possibly witnessing
Jesus’ tomb open

God in Heaven
with your Father at the throne
after all the suffering
you finally made it home

saving EVERY soul
your mission status complete
in the morning these tough guards
are in for a REAL treat!!!

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)
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Matthew 27:11-61

Pilate said, ‘my hands
are clean of his blood
this is YOUR responsibility
so do what you must

let’s hear the verdict now
what do you choose?’
the crowd shouted
‘crucify Jesus, the King of the Jews!’

you were brutally beaten- spit on
nailed to the cross
tortured while your mother
had to sit back and watch

JESUS!  how could you do it!?
for a sinner like ME!?
I deserve the flames
I should be the one on that tree!

if love didn’t exist..till that day
then you MADE it
and clearly defined what it means
to be dedicated

because of that day
when I die, I won’t fear it
you opened up Heaven
when you gave up your spirit!

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)
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Matthew 26:17-56

This bread is your body
this wine is your blood
at your Last Supper
with the people you love

telling all of your disciples
on that night they’d scatter
abandon the Son of Man
like you didn’t even matter

and often like Peter
I’ve said I’ll never deny you
but when you need me the most
I haven’t stuck beside you

caving into the devil
when I get a little scared
but in the Garden of Gethsemane
you stood right there

well aware of Judas coming
for the kiss of betrayal
allowing them to arrest you
instead of calling your angels

Lord, if you can do that
then I can swallow my pride
and tell my friends I believe
in the One who came for me and died

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)
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Matthew 25:31-46

Jesus I remember when you
came into my heart
I needed your salvation
as much as a fresh start

I made a vow to take on
a new and glorious mission
but it takes more than words
to be a virtuous Christian

I want to show every human being
how much they’re loved
so when I stand before you in Heaven
I’m willingly judged

good works and good deeds alone
will not win the race
but I’ve got to show others
your unconditional grace

as one who follows your Word
I represent you daily
I want the world to see you so much
they ask what changed me

when I take my last breath
I’ll know the race was won
and get to throw my arms around you
hearing “job well done!!!”

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)

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Matthew 21:28-32

Heavenly Father, as your child
I promise a lot
but when the going gets tough
I act like I forgot

see I procrastinate
and make up excuses
talk a big game to others
but honestly I’ve been useless

keep my tongue silent
so I can use my hands
talk is cheap if I never
truly follow your plans

you embraced me Lord
even when I was a rebel
as I repented
you instantly got on my level

that’s why I love you God
when we’re down you don’t kick
your church was meant to be
a hospital for the sick

as long as I am striving
to be more like you
you’ll continue to have my back
like you always do!

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)

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Matthew 21:18-22

It was early in the morning
as you walked to the city
came across a tree with no fruit
nope- not any

you were hungry so you stopped
and said to it right then
fig tree, may you never
bear your fruit again!

It withered, but Lord
I feel a deep conviction in me
because I know it’s more than
just being upset with a tree

there’s so many times in life
that I can give much more
but it’s easier to turn my back
on you and ignore

what good am I to the kingdom
if I do not bear fruit
and every time you try to talk to me
I just press mute

I want to satisfy your hunger
so you feel like you ate
you taught me ANYTHING is possible
if I have faith!

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)
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Matthew 21:1-11

Lord, I close my eyes
and I can see you comin’
the crowd shouts ‘Hosanna!’
we need savin’ from somethin’

but they did not know
your “one-way travel”
here to save the entire world
without ONE battle

and Father, I want to know
did you see my face?
your future child that fell
a sinner saved by grace

Unworthy- but you never
turned around that day
knowing good and well
for MY soul- in blood YOU’D pay

help me humble myself
and raise my palm branches
be like YOU
the God of second chances

I’m all in now
I want to flip the script
You made me for a purpose
and your service was it!

(lyrics by Abe Schwambach)

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